Walmart sell Blu-Ray under $400 - Blu-ray Forum

saljr · 09-16-2007, 04:43 PM

I was shopping at Walmart two days ago. They sell Philips BDP9000 for $398.00 and Toshiba Hd-D1 for $298.00. Compare what it use to be $800-$1000.

Manco · 09-16-2007, 06:42 PM

Although this is good news what will really generate excitement is when the S300 itself finally goes below $399 for the standalone player crowd (non-gamers, PS3). I think all eyes are on the Sony in particular (most name brand recognition).

gvortex7 · 09-16-2007, 06:54 PM

I have the BDP9000 and to tell you the truth having seen the BDP-S300 in action, I did not see much difference between the two. I also think that the Philips player looks better esthetically.

By the way, I bought my BDP9000 for $200 brand new off of Ebay about three and a half months ago. Talk about a good deal.

BTBuck1 · 09-16-2007, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by gvortex7

I have the BDP9000 and to tell you the truth having seen the BDP-S300 in action, I did not see much difference between the two. I also think that the Philips player looks better esthetically.

By the way, I bought my BDP9000 for $200 brand new off of Ebay about three and a half months ago. Talk about a good deal.

Having owned the bdp-1000 (bdp9000's daddy) And now owning the BDP-s300, I wouldn't trade you. Sure, the sammy/philips will remember your spot when you shut down, and boots slightly quicker...but everything works better on the Sony...especially menu's on the pirates discs, Big fish, behind enemy lines etc.

regardless $400 is a great price at walmart.

Intamin · 09-16-2007, 08:19 PM

Today at best buy the Samsung blu ray player was listed at $299.99. Take that Toshiba

BTBuck1 · 09-16-2007, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Intamin

Today at best buy the Samsung blu ray player was listed at $299.99. Take that Toshiba

jermwhl · 09-16-2007, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Intamin

Today at best buy the Samsung blu ray player was listed at $299.99. Take that Toshiba

Link? I only see it for 499!

Intamin · 09-16-2007, 08:26 PM

I'm not sure if it's online, I just was looking at players today in store. Said 299.99 originally 499.99.

EDIT:It was the first gen model btw.

msallaq · 09-16-2007, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Intamin

Today at best buy the Samsung blu ray player was listed at $299.99. Take that Toshiba

no way i go to best buy everyday i never seen it for $299

BTBuck1 · 09-16-2007, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Intamin

I'm not sure if it's online, I just was looking at players today in store. Said 299.99 originally 499.99.

EDIT:It was the first gen model btw.

OPEN BOX!

The Guardian · 09-16-2007, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Intamin

Today at best buy the Samsung blu ray player was listed at $299.99. Take that Toshiba

My best buy is giving the Sammy 1200's away FREE with any Samsung 46"+ TV.

Intamin · 09-16-2007, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BTBuck1

OPEN BOX!

Not an open box, if so the tag would have been yellow and said Open Box.

gvortex7 · 09-16-2007, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BTBuck1

Having owned the bdp-1000 (bdp9000's daddy) And now owning the BDP-s300, I wouldn't trade you. Sure, the sammy/philips will remember your spot when you shut down, and boots slightly quicker...but everything works better on the Sony...especially menu's on the pirates discs, Big fish, behind enemy lines etc.

regardless $400 is a great price at walmart.

Tell me you wouldn't have bought a BDP9000 for $200 brand new before all these new generation players came out?

CAB · 09-16-2007, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gvortex7

Tell me you wouldn't have bought a BDP9000 for $200 brand new before all these new generation players came out?

I'd buy it this second.

BTBuck1 · 09-16-2007, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by gvortex7

Tell me you wouldn't have bought a BDP9000 for $200 brand new before all these new generation players came out?

I'd buy it right now for $200!

The Guardian · 09-17-2007, 12:25 AM

I bid 201.50.

gvortex7 · 09-17-2007, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BTBuck1

Having owned the bdp-1000 (bdp9000's daddy) And now owning the BDP-s300, I wouldn't trade you. Sure, the sammy/philips will remember your spot when you shut down, and boots slightly quicker...but everything works better on the Sony...especially menu's on the pirates discs, Big fish, behind enemy lines etc.

regardless $400 is a great price at walmart.

Don't do a direct comparison between the BD-P1000 and BDP9000 because many of the problems the Samsung player had has been fixed with the Philips player. Ironically, I just watched Big Fish two nights ago and Enemy Lines two weeks ago without any problems whatsoever. The menus work like a charm too. Honestly, to me the Sony BDP-S300 is pretty "blah". It doesn't excite me at all.

As a matter of fact, I probably won't get excited about a player until around or just after Christmas. My next player has to be full featured (bitstream support of next generation audio codecs, HDMI 1.3 and at least profile 1.1 capable), otherwise there is no point in purchasing a new one.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 09-17-2007, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by gvortex7

Don't do a direct comparison between the BD-P1000 and BDP9000 because many of the problems the Samsung player had has been fixed with the Philips player. Ironically, I just watched Big Fish two nights ago and Enemy Lines two weeks ago without any problems whatsoever. The menus work like a charm too. Honestly, to me the Sony BDP-S300 is pretty "blah". It doesn't excite me at all.

As a matter of fact, I probably won't get excited about a player until around or just after Christmas. My next player has to be full featured (bitstream support of next generation audio codecs, HDMI 1.3 and at least profile 1.1 capable), otherwise there is no point in purchasing a new one.

A sharp Aquos with 1080p and 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio comes in hand in hand with the PS3 blu-ray player. Looks Excellent!!!!!

BTBuck1 · 09-17-2007, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by gvortex7

Don't do a direct comparison between the BD-P1000 and BDP9000 because many of the problems the Samsung player had has been fixed with the Philips player. Ironically, I just watched Big Fish two nights ago and Enemy Lines two weeks ago without any problems whatsoever. The menus work like a charm too. Honestly,
.

plays fine, menu's are just sluggish....this has been reported many times. BTW, what are the "Many of problems" fixed on the bdp9000?

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to me the Sony BDP-S300 is pretty "blah". It doesn't excite me at all.

Nothing out there excites me right now, it's more of the same...however I am glad I can watch a standard def DVD thats 4:3, in 4:3

does philips firmware allow 4:3 or does it stretch it too?

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Originally Posted by gvortex7

As a matter of fact, I probably won't get excited about a player until around or just after Christmas. My next player has to be full featured (bitstream support of next generation audio codecs, HDMI 1.3 and at least profile 1.1 capable), otherwise there is no point in purchasing a new one.

Ditto

gvortex7 · 09-17-2007, 02:54 PM

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Does philips firmware allow 4:3 or does it stretch it too?

I don't have any 4:3 movies to test with. All of my DVD's are widescreen.

09-16-2007, 04:43 PM	#1
saljr Active Member Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Stockton,California	Walmart sell Blu-Ray under $400 I was shopping at Walmart two days ago. They sell Philips BDP9000 for $398.00 and Toshiba Hd-D1 for $298.00. Compare what it use to be $800-$1000.

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09-16-2007, 06:42 PM	#2
Manco Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Tucumcari	Although this is good news what will really generate excitement is when the S300 itself finally goes below $399 for the standalone player crowd (non-gamers, PS3). I think all eyes are on the Sony in particular (most name brand recognition).

09-16-2007, 06:54 PM	#3
gvortex7 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Fort Lauderdale, FL Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:105	I have the BDP9000 and to tell you the truth having seen the BDP-S300 in action, I did not see much difference between the two. I also think that the Philips player looks better esthetically. By the way, I bought my BDP9000 for $200 brand new off of Ebay about three and a half months ago. Talk about a good deal.

09-16-2007, 08:19 PM	#5
Intamin Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Houston Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:318	Today at best buy the Samsung blu ray player was listed at $299.99. Take that Toshiba

09-16-2007, 08:26 PM	#8
Intamin Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Houston Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:318	I'm not sure if it's online, I just was looking at players today in store. Said 299.99 originally 499.99. EDIT:It was the first gen model btw.

09-17-2007, 12:25 AM	#16
The Guardian Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Kitchener, ON Blu-ray collection:9 Trading Score:1	I bid 201.50.

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